Kick (Noun)
Meaning 1
The swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The thrill of skydiving gives her a great kick every time she jumps out of the plane.
- He does it for kicks, not for the money or the fame.
- The rush of adrenaline gives athletes a kick that helps them perform better under pressure.
- She got a kick out of surprising her friends with a spontaneous party.
- The final scene of the movie had a huge kick that left the audience cheering.
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Meaning 2
The backward jerk of a gun when it is fired.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
A rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
Informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
The sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
The act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Maradona's kick was so strong that it sent the ball flying into the top corner of the net.
- The team's kicking was excellent, with the fullback making several long kicks downfield to gain valuable territory.
- The soccer player took a kick from the penalty spot and easily scored the winning goal.
- The horse let out a loud whinny and delivered a powerful kick to the flank of the rider.
- The player tried to make a tackle but the opponent dodged and countered with a swift kick.